German actors who deceased in 1976
Here are 6 famous actors from Germany died in 1976:
Fritz Rasp
Fritz Rasp (May 13, 1891 Bayreuth-November 30, 1976 Gräfelfing) also known as Fritz Heinrich Rasp was a German actor and voice actor.
He had a highly visible screen presence during German cinema's golden age in the 1920s and 1930s, often playing sinister and villainous characters. Some of his most notable roles include the gaunt and disheveled bookkeeper in "Metropolis" (1927), the wild-eyed hypnotist in "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" (1920), and the villainous mastermind in "M" (1931). Rasp's career spanned four decades, during which he appeared in over 100 films. Despite being highly respected among filmmakers and critics, he struggled to find steady work after the fall of the Nazi regime due to his leftist political views. In addition to his film work, Rasp also worked as a voice actor, lending his distinctive baritone voice to numerous radio plays and films.
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Fritz Lang
Fritz Lang (December 5, 1890 Vienna-August 2, 1976 Beverly Hills) a.k.a. Friedrich Anton Christian Lang, Friedrich Christian Anton Lang or Friedrich Christian Anton "Fritz" Lang was a German film director, film producer, screenwriter, actor, film editor and cabaret artist.
He is best known for his contributions to the film-noir genre and his seminal works such as "Metropolis" and "M". Lang was also an important figure in the German Expressionist movement and was known for his use of lighting and shadow to create mood and atmosphere in his films. He fled Germany in 1933 due to the rise of the Nazi Party and later came to the United States, where he continued his successful career in Hollywood. In addition to his film work, Lang was also a painter and a prolific writer. He died in 1976 at the age of 85 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Walter Bluhm
Walter Bluhm (August 5, 1907 Berlin-December 2, 1976 Munich) a.k.a. Walter Blum or Walther Bluhm was a German actor.
He began his acting career in 1926 at the Landestheater Trier and later worked at various theaters in Germany and Austria. He also appeared in over 70 films from the 1930s to the 1970s, including the acclaimed 1959 film "The Bridge" and "The Marriage of Maria Braun" in 1979. Bluhm was a versatile actor and played many different roles, from villains to comedians. He was known for his natural performances and ability to bring depth to his characters. In addition to acting, Bluhm was also a writer and director. He wrote several plays and screenplays and directed several films in the 1950s and 1960s. Despite his success in the film industry, Bluhm remained humble and dedicated to his craft until his death in 1976 at the age of 69.
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Walter Janssen
Walter Janssen (February 7, 1887 Krefeld-January 1, 1976 Munich) also known as Walter Jansen was a German actor and film director.
He began his career as a stage actor and director before transitioning to film. Janssen appeared in over 130 films and directed 23 throughout his career. He was known for his roles in the silent film era, and continued to work in films even during the Nazi regime in Germany. After World War II, Janssen continued to work as an actor, appearing in various films and television shows. He was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1972, just four years before his death.
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Hans Stüwe
Hans Stüwe (May 14, 1901 Haale, Germany-May 13, 1976 Berlin) was a German actor and singer.
Hans Stüwe began his career as an opera singer before transitioning into film acting in the mid-1920s. He became well known for his roles in films such as "Münchhausen" (1943) and "Jud Süss" (1940). Despite being a well-established actor during the Nazi era, he managed to avoid being blacklisted after World War II and continued to work in film and theater. He was married to the actress Claire Winter from 1942 until her death in 1967. Towards the end of his career, he also appeared on television shows. Stüwe retired from acting in 1973 and passed away three years later, just one day before his 75th birthday.
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Horst Kube
Horst Kube (September 19, 1920 Berlin-October 18, 1976 East Berlin) was a German actor and marine engineer.
He started his acting career in 1946 with a role in the movie "Die Mörder sind unter uns". He quickly gained popularity for his roles in many films and TV series. In addition to his acting career, Kube was also a marine engineer and worked for the East German shipping company Deutsche Seerederei. He combined his passion for engineering and acting by often playing roles of sailors or captains in films. Kube was a respected actor in East Germany, receiving the coveted National Prize of East Germany for his role in the 1962 film "Der Arzt von Bothenow". Unfortunately, Kube died of a heart attack in 1976, at the age of 56. Despite his relatively short career, he made lasting contributions to East German cinema and left a lasting legacy in the film industry.
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